Compare Keychron K17 Max vs Thunderobot K96 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K17 Max and Thunderobot K96 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard Compatible with both Mac and Windows Connects via USB-C Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Has built-in sound dampening Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Weighs about 750 g Sized at 27 x 119 x 387 mm Made with a ABS, Aluminum case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting	Has Linear switch options Built with the ANSI layout standard Includes screw-in stabilizers Equipped with a 1900 mAh battery Weighs about 636 g Sized at 22 x 360 x 140 mm Made with a Plastic case Offers Yes, White RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 83.7 Build Quality: 82 Productivity: 93.4 Customizability: 93 Portability: 54.5	Scores Performance: 42.8 Build Quality: 40.4 Productivity: 58.7 Customizability: 52.9 Portability: 46.4
Name	Name Keychron K17 Max	Name Thunderobot K96
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Clicky	Switch Options Linear
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ISO, ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 2000 mAh	Battery capacity 1900 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style PCB Mount	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face	Backlight White
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS, Aluminum	Case Material Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 27 x 119 x 387 mm	Dimensions 22 x 360 x 140 mm
Weight	Weight 750g	Weight 636g